Richard Freed

Richard S. Freed, 77, a long-time resident of Milford Square, formerly of Tylersport, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Jones) Freed. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary last November. Born in Tylersport on December 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Calvin C. and Anna (Shedal) Freed. He attended Souderton High School. Rich, or Dick, as he was known to some people, was employed by the U.S. Gauge Division, Ametek Inc., Sellersville, for more than 15 years, retiring in 2001. Prior to that, he worked for several local clothing manufacturers including Imrod Clothing, formerly of Quakertown; and drove bus for Levy School Bus Co. Rich was of the Lutheran faith. A life-time member of the Milford Township Fire Co., he held many leadership roles culminating in Fire Chief. He also had been a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Union and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Lodge 1092. Rich served his country in the National Guard during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family. Rich loved blue grass and polka music and he played many musical instruments including the banjo, accordion and organ. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting deer and small game. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Lori Lang and her husband Tom of Palm Harbor, FL; Richard C. Freed, Jr. and his wife Susanna of Nazareth, PA; and Roy Freed and his wife Emma of Tarpon Springs, FL; Additional survivors include seven grandchildren: Cory and Gary Freed of Palm Harbor, FL; Megan, Jonathan and Lauren Freed of Nazareth, PA; Travis and Dakota Freed of Tarpon Springs, FL; and two great-grandchildren: Annistyn and Xavier Lang of Palm Harbor, FL. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4th in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown. Family and friends may call Monday evening, November 3rd in the funeral home, from 7-9 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning, beginning at 11 a.m. until time of services. Interment, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Perkasie. Contributions: For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Milford Twp. Volunteer Fire Co., 2185 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951. The Freed family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital for their dedicated care of Richard. www.janauglefcs.com